Events A Family Thanksgiving

Celebrate the season with a Thanksgiving weekend full of history, tradition, and hands-on fun for all ages. Guests can step back in time with a display of foods from an 1890’s Thanksgiving table and enjoy the aroma of dishes cooking in the Historic Farmhouse kitchen.

The interactive “What’s for Dinner” program offers a closer look at historic holiday meals of the past. In the Learning Kitchen, visitors can roll up their sleeves to make and taste pie crust. Children can explore sorting and sensory play stations, while families can try their hand at a wool craft and share their own traditions on the Sharing Table. Seasonal flavors will come to life with apple tasting programs, and guests can gather around the outdoor firepits, with hot cocoa, hot spiced cider, and cider donuts available for purchase in the Museum Gift Shop.

Holiday Shopping in the Billings Farm & Museum Gift Shop  

Brighten up this “stick season” with a visit to the Billings Farm & Museum Gift Shop, where shoppers can get a head start for the holidays. Featuring a wide array of Vermont-made products, guests will find a great selection of plush farm animals and farm-themed toys, along with locally crafted pottery and hand-carved woodwork. Shoppers will find specialty foods such as maple syrup, honey, and Billings Farm’s award-winning cheddar cheeses, made exclusively with the milk from the farm’s Jersey herd. Admission is not required to enjoy this local shopping experience. 

Members enjoy free admission to this event and all year-long!